Cathy's blog on self catering holiday cottages

Great deals on large cottages for Christmas

on 10/11/2015

All prices quoted are per property for a four night short break including Christmas and Boxing Day.

Instaple House is a spacious, detached house for 14 set within pretty gardens overlooking the glorious North Devon countryside. Two games rooms with table tennis, table football, a games table, pool/snooker table, darts and badminton are perfect to keep the children occupied whatever the weather. Save Ã‚Â£118, now Ã‚Â£1151

St Fink Farm House is surrounded by farmland, beautiful scenery and wildlife just outside Blairgowrie in Perthshire, just 19 miles from Perth and the motorway. This five bedroom property boasts a hot tub and games room as well as welcoming pets. How about skiing at Christmas? If there has been some early snow in the Cairngorms, the slopes at Glenshee are just 27 miles away. Save Ã‚Â£294, now Ã‚Â£1440

Redwood House is a stunning, custom-built detached house with fantastic views set within a large, landscaped garden in glorious Ayrshire, home of Robert Burns - the spectacular Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Burns Cottage, Brig O'Doon and Auld Kirk are all close by. This five bedroom property was both designed and built by the owner, and includes large windows to showcase the views outside, with careful attention to detail in the design of the rooms to maximise space and give a romantic, yet practical feel. Save Ã‚Â£222, now Ã‚Â£1250.

Occupying a fantastic beach-front location in the popular seaside resort of Rhosneigr on Anglesey, this large holiday home, sleeping 14, has direct access to an award winning sandy beach. The property is set in its own lawned garden, enjoying spectacular sunsets across Cymyran Bay. Most rooms have panoramic sea views, and the property offers everything for a comfortable holiday whilst still retaining many of its original features such as fireplaces. Save Ã‚Â£135, now Ã‚Â£1249

Marley Mount Farm is an impressive detached property located on the edge of the village of Sway within the New Forest National Park. At the heart of the house is the kitchen, with its open-plan living and dining areas; a great place for guests to gather, with a wood-burning stove and views across the garden. Save Ã‚Â£436, now Ã‚Â£2502